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Swain County West Elementary

Bryson City, North Carolina · Grades K to 6 · Swain County Schools

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About Swain County West Elementary

Swain County West Elementary serves kindergarten through grade 6 as a public school in Bryson City, North Carolina. Enrollment was 403 in the 2024-25 school year. With about 25.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 15.8 students per teacher. Swain County Schools runs 6 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a remote rural area more than 25 miles from an urban area, in Swain County. Within 5 miles there are 6 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	4142 Hwy 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713
Phone	(828) 488-2119
School district	Swain County Schools
Grades	K to 6
Students (2024-25)	403
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	25.5
Students per teacher	15.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Rural, remote, Swain County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370444002316). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Mountain DiscoveryCharter · Grades K to 8Bryson City · 2.7 mi Grace Christian AcademyPrivate, Baptist · Grades PreK to 2Bryson City · 3.2 mi Swain County Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Bryson City · 3.3 mi Cherokee Extension SchoolPublic · Grades K to 12Bryson City · 3.5 mi Swain AcademyPublic · Grades 9 to 12Bryson City · 4.5 mi Swain County High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Bryson City · 4.5 mi Swain County East ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Bryson City · 7.2 mi Smokey Mountain ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 8Whittier, NC · 9.6 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Swain County West Elementary serve?

Swain County West Elementary serves kindergarten through grade 6.

How many students attend Swain County West Elementary?

Swain County West Elementary reported 403 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Swain County West Elementary?

About 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 403 students and 25.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Swain County West Elementary a public or charter school?

Swain County West Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Swain County West Elementary in?

Swain County West Elementary is part of Swain County Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/swain-county-schools/

Where is Swain County West Elementary located?

Swain County West Elementary is at 4142 Hwy 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713. The phone number is (828) 488-2119.

How many other schools are near Swain County West Elementary?

There are 6 other schools within 5 miles of Swain County West Elementary in our directory.